Gateway to the Savage Frontier
Alternative title: "Gateway to the Savage Frontier - A Forgotten Realms™ Fantasy Role-Playing Epic, Vol. I" -- Tag-lined title
Platform: Commodore 64
Gametype: Undefined
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The party of adventurers has just escorted a caravan from the dwarven-ruled citadel Adbar to the city of Yartar. Now it's time to relax - the heroes head to the nearest tavern for food and drinks. However, somebody slips a drug into their food, and they all pass out. Upon awakening, they discover that they have been robbed of nearly all their possessions. The heroes must now begin everything from scratch. Investigating the matter, they unravel a much bigger and more sinister plot, which involves the evil organization Zhentarim and their plans for conquering the land.

Gateway to the Savage Frontier is a Gold Box Advanced Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game set in a Forgotten Realms area known as the Savage Frontier. The gameplay is very similar to other games in the series, including creating and managing a six-member party of adventurers following the AD&D rules, first-person view for exploration, and turn-based combat. A new addition is a world map travel mode, which includes enemy encounters, and character-specific side quests, which can be undertaken by finding and talking to certain non-playable characters.

Trivia
The game box's cover (and title screen) features a painting, "Marvelous Magic", by artist Clyde Caldwell, earlier used as the front cover to Frank Mentzer's 1984 RPG supplement "The Book of Marvelous Magic".

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Description from the packaging:

A grand adventure is unfolding in the mysterious Savage Frontier!
The adventure you've been waiting for is at hand- a rare chance to begin a spectacular new quest!
SSI proudly presents Gateway to the Savage Frontier, Volume 1 in a completely new and spectacular Advanced Dungeons & Dragons computer fantasy role-playing epic!

Enter the foreboding lands of an area never before explored in a computer fantasy role-playing game: the Savage Frontier! Sail the Trackless Sea. Conquer the heights of the Lost Peaks. Brave the ruins of Ascore, guardian of the Great Desert. Visit magical Silverymoon- and more!
Your quest: halt the murderous conspiracy of dark Invaders from afar. Your only hope is to uncover ancient mystical items of power to destroy the malignant invasion!

Gateway to the Savage Frontier is based on an enhanced version of the award-winning game system used in Pool of Radiance, Curse of the Azure Bonds and Secret of the Silver Blades. Now you get the freedom to make the story happen the way you want! Plus, an all-new wilderness style adds new exploration and excitement to outdoor adventure!

How can you resist?
The Savage Frontier awaits!
Make extraordinary allies in your quest to free the Savage Frontier.
Battle vicious monsters from the heights of the Lost peaks to the haunting Moonwood.
Assemble items of mystic power to save the frontier from dark Invaders.
